-Mushrooms we’re legitimately growing out of the wall, when we reported that instead of dealing with the very clear mold problem they cut off the mushrooms and painted over the mold which led to more mushrooms growing. -Water pressure was terrible I had to buy a hose to attach to the sink to get water in my shower -Roaches -Had a squatter living in the basement
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 74 Buffalo Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 13, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
2
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 26, 2022: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
J
Joseph Lax
2.7(3)
Agent•
5 Properties•15 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
Y
Yitzchok Cohen
2.6(1)
Shareholder•
1 Property•3 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 1
P
Plaza Management Usa
3.6(31)
Corporate Owner•
18 Properties•776 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 54
B
Buffalo Plaza LLC
2.6(1)
Corporate Owner•
4 Properties•12 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
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